KS3 Creative Writing Practice + Techniques

This resource contains a lengthy Powerpoint which covers a full range of techniques which should be considered when writing creatively.

The Powerpoint ends with an assessment title, and the success criteria to accompany it.

Although aimed at KS3, this is also useful for weaker KS4 students, or as starters/refreshers at KS4.

The Powerpoint offers:

1. Eight ten-minute activities to stimulate creative thought
2. Two slides focussing on verb synonyms in order to up level writing
3. Six slides looking at connotation, and the consideration that must be taken of our choices
4. A quick look at onomatopoeia and the implication of choosing animal sounds
5. Two ‘Picture the Scene’ examples encouraging the use of the studied techniques
6. Quick looks at: adverbs, boring sentences, syntax arrangement, avoidance of ‘got’, good openers and ‘improve the examples’ opportunity
7. Assessment title and success criteria.